Rance Pless, baseball player, 1956-1956

Rance Pless

Born: 12/6/1925 in Greeneville, TN, USA

Died: 11/11/2017 in Greeneville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-21 | Final Game: 1956-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Rance Pless was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the 1956 season. Born in 1925, Pless played as a position player primarily for the Chicago White Sox. Over the course of his brief career, which spanned from April 21 to September 30, 1956, he appeared in 48 games. Pless showcased his skills as a consistent hitter, finishing the season with a batting average of .271, accumulating 23 hits and driving in 9 runs. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Pless's contributions on the field were notable during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to evolve and attract a diverse range of talent. His ability to connect with the ball and maintain a respectable batting average reflected his potential, even if his career was short-lived. Rance Pless's time in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball during the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 85 4 23 3 1 0 9 0 10 13 0.271 0.354 0.329 0.684 -59.2

Career AVG .271 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .354 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career SLG .329 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1956 KC1 AL 48 85 4 23 3 1 0 9 0 10 13 0.271 .258 (+5%) .331 (+7%) .397 (-17%) .728 (-6%) -59.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 12 137 7 0 18
3B 5 5 5 13 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1956 KC1 1B 15 12 137 7 0 18
1956 KC1 3B 5 5 5 13 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Third Base 5